Sarah Morton
Joshua O’Rourke
Leabeth Peterson
Jonathan Roldan
BioPod
ClientObjectives:• Main Unit:
Dehydrate food for Flock House occupants
• Educational Unit: Teach communities about solar food dehydration
Flock House
Criteria
CostFinal
Designs
Window ShopperBack Me
Up
Main Unit CriteriaCriteria Weight
Functionality 10Safety 9Aesthetics 8Durability 8Portability 8Ease of Use 6Reproducibility 4Eductional Value 3
Criteria
Educational Unit CriteriaCriteria Weight
Educational Value 10Level of Entertainment 10Portability 10Safety 10Ease of Use 9Durability 8Aesthetics 8Functionality 5Cost 4Reproducibility 4 Criteria
Window Shopper
Frame for dehydrator. Made of pine and weather sealed.
Reflective Isolative Material, used to line the inside of the dehydrator.
Acrylic Plexiglass face allows for Solar Energy to enter the box.
Final Design
Hinges used to keep screens in place and create easy access.
The two trays that hold the food for dehydration.
L brackets used for keeping screens in place.
Reflective tape used for extra sealing.
Final Design
Back Me UpReflective Insulation within the backpack.
Pieces of metal to keep back pack frame fully expanded.
Canvas material for outside of the unit.
Final Design
CostMain Unit Educational Unit
Item Total Item Total
2 Fiberglass Food Tray 36.47 1 Insulate Reflect (16"X25') 18.99
1 Plywood (1/2"X4'X4') 26.99 1Steel Flat 7.99
1 Acrylic (Window) 24.29 2 yd Canvas Fabric 6.21
4 Molding Square 23.96 1 Molding Square 5.99
2 Sealant 20.88 3 ft Velcro 5.97
2 Hinge 14.98 1/2 yd Bug Mesh 5.42
1 Plywood (1/4"X4'X4') 14.39 1 Nails 3.79
1 Chrome Duct Tape 5.99 1 Metal Backpack Frame 3.00
2 Vent 4.98 4 Screws 0.48
1 All Purpose Adhesive 4.79 1Chrome Duct Tape 0.00
1 Corner Brace (1-1/2") 3.99 1 Sealant 0.00
1 Wood Glue 3.14 Subtotal 57.84
1 Caulking 2.51
1 Insulate Reflect (16"X25') 0.00
Subtotal 187.36
Total $245.20
Cost
Maintenance
Cost
Main Unit Task Time (minutes) FrequencyClean screens where food is placed 15 After every useWipe down Plexiglas face 15 After every useWipe down reflective insulation 10 Twice a month
Total Monthly Maintenance 2 hour 20min
Educational Unit
Task Time (minutes) FrequencyClean screen where food is placed 10 After every useWipe down plastic face of backpack 10 After every useWipe down reflective insulation 5 Twice a month
Total Monthly Maintenance 1 hour 30 min
Cost12
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Phase 1 Define the Problem
Phase 2 Gather Information
Phase 3 Alternative Solu-tion
Phase 4 Decision Process
Phase 5 Testing and Implemention
Total Hours: 321
Cost
Summary and Conclusion
Main UnitLight WeightDurable
Educational UnitFunLight Weight